Unmanned Systems News
The latest news on unmanned systems, counter-UAS and the defence industry, from Europe and around the world.
Drone Deal: EU and Ukraine interlink their defence industries for joint drone production
With the Drone Deal, the European Commission and Ukraine aim to bring their defence industries together – through joint ventures, technology transfer and joint development. Participants include Quantum Systems, Terma and Skyfall Industries; 1 billion euros is also being paid out.
Unmanned systems networking: Quantum Systems on Mosaic UXS and lessons from Ukraine
At DroneVation & Defence 2026, Thomas Haber of Quantum Systems talked about the Mosaic UXS software platform, the networking of unmanned systems and the lessons of the war in Ukraine.
Unmanned systems off Nuuk: Denmark and Canada test underwater drones in Arctic waters
Rather than in home waters, the Danish Navy has tested its underwater drones and other unmanned systems off Greenland – with Canada as a partner. The aim is to build capabilities for seabed surveillance and for securing critical infrastructure.
Military drones from Ukraine: F-Drones delivers 2,000 F10 to the US for the Pentagon in a first
For the first time under martial law, Ukraine has approved the export of complete, domestically built military drones: F-Drones is sending 2,000 F10 attack drones to the US. The basis is a contract under the “Drone Dominance” programme.
Combat drone Kizilelma: Baykar hits naval target with supersonic Jet-230 missile at over 120 kilometres
A combat drone fires a supersonic missile: in a flight test at Merzifon, the Bayraktar Kizilelma hit a naval target with a Roketsan Jet-230. It is the latest in a series of firsts for the Turkish programme.
FPV drones for Ukraine: Germany pays for 50,000 Shrike from Skyfall
Around 90 million euros from Germany is going into 50,000 FPV drones for Ukraine. The model supplied is the Shrike from Skyfall, equipped with Auterion software for automatic target tracking.
Quantum Systems opens permanent site in Tallinn and acquires SensusQ
An office in Tallinn and the acquisition of Estonian software company SensusQ: Quantum Systems is strengthening its position on NATO's eastern flank and expanding its offering in ISR and data analysis.
Laser weapons as additional protection against drones: interview with Igal Helemski of Rafael
Laser weapons are seen as a key technology for future air defence. At DroneVation & Defence 2026, Igal Helemski of Rafael spoke about the company's laser systems, lessons from current conflicts and the future of autonomous air defence.
Rohde & Schwarz and Diehl Defence join Boeing's German MQ-28 Ghost Bat industry team
Unmanned systems at ILA Berlin: the new partners were presented there. Alongside Rheinmetall, two further German companies are now on board for the MQ-28 Ghost Bat, contributing weapons, mission and communication systems to the programme.
Anti-jamming for drones: Ppm GmbH adds GAJT-AE3 from Hexagon/Novatel to its portfolio
Suppressing up to seven interference sources per frequency band simultaneously: with the GAJT-AE3 from Hexagon/Novatel, Ppm GmbH adds a compact antenna system for aircraft such as drones to its anti-jamming range.
Unmanned ground vehicle MULE: Eurobotics presents UGV in Vienna
Up to eight wheels, a payload of more than 250 kilograms and control via satellite as an option: with the MULE, Eurobotics presents an unmanned ground vehicle for military and security-related tasks.
Counter-UAS in Australia: EOS to further develop R400 Slinger under Mission Syracuse
5.7 million Australian dollars for the further development of the R400 Slinger CUAS: through Mission Syracuse, the Australian Defence Force is to gain new counter-UAS capabilities faster – with EOS as industry partner.
Drone software: Dutch Ministry of Defence enters partnership with Intelic
State Secretary Derk Boswijk has signed the cooperation agreement: Intelic is to build a software environment that controls different unmanned systems simultaneously. A priority share to safeguard the drone software is also being examined.